Bang Bang Chicken Skewers (Print Page)

Grilled chicken skewers tossed in a creamy, spicy Bang Bang sauce. Quick, bold, and irresistible.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1.3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
02 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce (use gluten-free if needed)
03 - 2 tablespoons honey
04 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
05 - 1 clove garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
07 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
08 - 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

→ Bang Bang Sauce

09 - 3.5 oz mayonnaise (or light mayo/vegan alternative)
10 - 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha (add more for extra heat)
12 - 1 tablespoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
14 - Pinch of salt

→ Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
16 - 2 spring onions, sliced
17 - Fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

# Directions:

01 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper until well combined.
02 - Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor penetration.
03 - Remove chicken from the marinade and thread the pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, distributing them evenly.
04 - Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Grill the skewers for 6 to 8 minutes per side until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
05 - While the chicken cooks, combine the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, Sriracha, honey, rice vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy.
06 - Arrange the grilled skewers on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the Bang Bang sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds, sliced spring onions, and fresh cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The bang bang sauce is that perfect sweet heat combination that disappears faster than you expect, and you will catch yourself eating it with a spoon before the chicken is even done.
  • Everything comes together in about half an hour, which makes this one of those dinners that feels way more impressive than the effort it takes.
  • Grilling the skewers gives the edges a slight char that plays beautifully against the creamy sauce, creating a contrast that keeps every bite interesting.
02 -
  • Do not skip soaking the wooden skewers or you will end up with burnt sticks and raw chicken, which I learned the hard way during a very disappointing dinner party.
  • The chicken continues cooking for about a minute after you pull it off the grill, so take it off just before you think it is done and it will be perfect when you eat.
03 -
  • Pat the chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels before marinating so the soy sauce and honey actually absorb instead of sliding off wet surfaces.
  • Make a double batch of the bang bang sauce because you will run out and be sad, and it keeps perfectly in the fridge for other meals throughout the week.

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